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• New Yoga | Monday, Nov. 28| 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Simpson Park Community Center, 1725 Martin Luther King Dr., Lakeland | $5 | Bring your mat and some water to this yoga class for all levels focusing on breath, alignment, balance, and strength — must be 16 or older.

• Fun Run & Music Bingo w/ Smokin’ Chanchos | Tuesday, Nov. 29 | 5:30 p.m. | Swan Brewing, 115 W Pine St, Lakeland | Free | Join in a fun run at 5:30 p.m. before playing music bingo at 6:30 p.m. with grub from Smokin’ Chanchos.

• Open Mic at The Pink Piano | Wednesday, Nov. 30 | 8-11:30 p.m. | The Pink Piano, 1015 S. Florida Ave., Lakeland | Free | Support local comedians and singers or perform onstage yourself at this open mic night.

• Catapult Member Market at the Lakeland Christmas Parade | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 5-9 p.m. | Catapult Lakeland Parking Lot, 502 E. Main St., Lakeland | Free | Stop by the Catapult Member Market during the annual Lakeland Christmas Parade where Catapult entrepreneurs will be selling food + goods for all to enjoy.*
• Lakeland Christmas Parade | Thursday, Dec. 1 | 7-10 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland | Free | Be part of the “Christmas Past, Present, and Future” parade, starting with a firework show over Lake Mirror — no chairs allowed before parade day.

• First Friday: Hometown Holiday | Friday, Dec. 2 | 6-9 p.m. | Downtown Lakeland, 117 N. Kentucky Ave. | Free | Meet Santa and Mrs. Claus, enjoy free activities in Munn Park, and shop from local stores and vendors.
• Night of Lights | Friday, Dec. 2 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | One More Child, 1015 Sikes Blvd., Lakeland | Free | Drive through this experience featuring decorated cottage homes, Santa Claus, a live Nativity scene, and Christmas lights.

• 79º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

• 40,000. That’s how many will bear witness when Lakelanders Eric Daniel and Joy Richter exchange their vows in the Lakeland Christmas Parade. Polk County Weddings and Event Pros selected the couple from a pool of applicants for the televised ceremony and a private reception valued at over $20,000. 💍 (WFLA + The Ledger)

• The new National Powersport Auctions center is open at 4035 N. Frontage Rd. The 45-acre site includes a 150,000-sqft facility with unique features like a full-sized boat and RV wash and inspection bay. The business hopes to support the growing industry at the Lakeland facility. (Power Sports Business)

• The route for the Lakeland Christmas Parade has changed. Where it previously turned north on Massachusetts Avenue from Main Street, it will now turn north one block earlier, on Kentucky Avenue. For more on what you can expect — like the theme, parking, and streaming options — check out our guide.

• Next time you stop by one of Black & Brew Coffee House and Bistro’s three locations, make sure you get your rewards. The biz launched a rewards program on Friday, which allows customers to earn points with each purchase and enjoy a $5 birthday reward. 📱

• Visit the Polk Museum of Art’s "Lauren Austin: Life in Quilts” exhibit. The civil rights attorney turned full-time artist incorporates family photos, stone lithography, and beading into her quilts to tell a story. Pro tip: Meet Lauren on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 3-5 p.m. at a museum reception.

• Did you know that 40-50% of your electric bill comes from the AC system? Preventative maintenance can keep your system running efficiently + reduce your costs. Stay comfortable throughout the year with the Payne Air Protection Program (read: the best way to protect your HVAC system year-round).*

• The Medicare Annual Enrollment Period is here, which means it’s time to ask yourself a big question: keep your coverage, or change it? Fidelity Medicare Services can help. Fidelity’s licensed Medicare advisors provide customized advice based on your situation — and if you choose a new plan, they’ll help you enroll.*

• Registration is officially open for the Lakeland Regional Health Hollis Cancer Center Promise Run. The annual 5K/10K — which will be hosted on Saturday, March 4, 2023 — is a way for the community to come together to help conquer cancer and to celebrate loved ones touched by the disease. Learn more + register. 🏃 *
• Three, two, one… blast off to the Aerospace Center for Excellence’s Giving Day event on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Have fun while helping the center raise money towards their $20,000 goal by experiencing their exciting take on aviation racing featuring a live-streamed flight simulator race.*

• Show your appreciation for your significant other, family members, or best buds with a floral arrangement. Pro tip: Bouquets are $9.99 at Publix GreenWise Market through Wednesday, Nov. 30. 💐 *

• Get the outdoor enthusiast in your life a gift that delivers year-round. The Sportsman’s Box is a quarterly gear subscription of personalized boxes that match your loved ones’ customized profile of hunting and fishing interests. Bonus: Use code for 6AMCITY for 25% off your first shipment. 📦 *

• $10 off when you spend $50
• $30 off when you spend $100
• $60 off when you spend $150